Mobile Radiography Systems Market Trends

Global Mobile Radiography Systems Market Overview

Mobile Radiography Systems Market Size was valued at USD 8.15 Billion in 2023. The Global Mobile Radiography Systems industry is projected to grow from USD 8.79 Billion in 2024 to USD 14.95 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.07% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032).

From the past few years, the global healthcare infrastructure has witnessed rapid growth and medical imaging is not an exception. Now, conventional radiography systems are losing their title of “primary imaging modality” and are being replaced with mobile radiography devices. Such trends in the market can be agglomerated owing to the increasing demand for mobile imaging systems for intensive & critical care units’ and operating & emergency rooms’ patients. According to an article published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2017, there were ~12.3 million emergency hospital admissions within the US in 2015. Such high cases of emergency admissions are followed by the immediate need for medical attention (diagnosis and medication). Thus, in such cases, mobile radiography systems can be life-saving due to easy, fast and accurate diagnosis of the patients’ medical condition.

Moreover, the increasing global burden of diseases, the rising number of radiologic technologists, a growing number of medical imaging procedures, and increasing healthcare expenditure are some of the major drivers for the mobile radiography systems market. As per the UK workforce census report of 2017 by GOV.UK, there were 5,303 total radiology technologists within the region. This number is further estimated to increase, meeting the diagnosis demand of the diseases. Thus, providing a suitable boost for the market. However, stringent FDA approvals and the high cost of the diagnostics procedures followed by the associated risks restraints the market growth. The average estimated cost of CT scans within the US is estimated at about USD 800 to USD 1,200. Such high costs make the patients reluctant to opt for such a procedure. This may lag the market during the forecast period. 

Medical imaging has been part of the rapid expansion that the global healthcare infrastructure has been experiencing over the past few years, and it has not been an exception. Mobile radiography devices are quickly displacing traditional radiography systems as the principal imaging modality. These tendencies in the market may be aggregated as a result of the growing demand for mobile imaging systems among patients undergoing treatment in intensive and critical care units as well as operating rooms and emergency rooms.

A rise in research and development activities within the healthcare industry, an increase in the demand for efficient diagnostic imaging techniques as a result of an increase in the incidence of chronic diseases such as cancer, appendicitis, and arthritis, and an increase in the demand for patient-centric medical care are all factors that are anticipated to propel growth of the portable radiography equipment market over the course of the forecast period. This will contribute to the expansion of the market. In addition, an expanding worldwide burden of disease, an increasing number of radiologic technologists, an increasing number of medical imaging operations, and an increasing expenditure on healthcare are some of the primary drivers for the market for mobile radiography systems.

July 2023: KA Imaging, a maker of X-ray equipment, will introduce its Reveal Mobi Pro dual-energy transportable X-ray system in July 2023. In the wake of the pandemic, mobile imaging has become increasingly commonplace in many hospitals, making it more important than ever to provide a solution to enhance the visualization of bones and tissues at the bedside. The Reveal Mobi Pro is a fully functional mobile X-ray system that incorporates KA Imaging's Reveal 35C detector and SpectralDR technology. Hospital results and income are both improved by Reveal's ability to gather conventional and dual-energy images with a single exposure at the bedside.  

In July 2023, Shimadzu Medical Systems introduced a DDR feature for its MobileDaRt Evolution portable x-ray machine. They have added DDR functionality to their MobileDaRt Evolution MX8 Version k-type system. DDR is a cutting-edge x-ray technology that generates dynamic imaging studies by delivering a succession of individual digital images from a sequence of pulsed x-rays. 

May 2023 — Carestream Health has added the DRX-Rise Mobile X-ray System to its already extensive line of portable radiology equipment. Customers can replace or add to their current DR fleet with this feature-rich digital X-ray device without making a huge financial commitment.  The DRX-Rise from Carestream is a high-end mobile digital radiography system that comes at a reasonable price thanks to significant advancements in imaging quality, user friendliness, and throughput.

 In July 2022, Fujifilm Europe released hybrid c-arm/ portable x-ray system. It is labeled FDR Cross and offers quality fluoroscopic and static x-ray images during surgery. 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. unveiled a new mobile digital radiography device, the GM85 Fit, in April 2022 to enhance treatment through advanced technology and designs. These product introductions solidify corporate positions.

In Japan, Konica Minolta Inc. (Konica Minolta) launched AeroDR TX m01 in March 2022 which is a portable x-ray system with wireless dynamic digital radiography function. 

GE Healthcare launched AMX Navigate in September 2021; it is a new portable digital x-ray system with an electric power-assisted free motion telescoping column capable of reducing lifting force by up to 70% and reducing technologist injury (louwagie). The device also combines Zero-click Exam, which enhances efficiency by automating the workflow and reducing user interface interactions.

Alpha Imaging signed a distribution agreement with KA Imaging in May 2021 that allows hospitals, medical facilities and practices from fourteen states across America access the Reveal 35C single exposure digital dual-energy subtraction digital radiography (DR) X-ray detector that is portable through Alpha Imaging. Therefore, due to innovation solutions development, growth prospects for this industry are enormous within this nation.

Siemens Healthineers signed the agreement of partnership with Kantonsspital Baden Hospital located in Switzerland by February 2021. This includes the acquisition and maintenance of X-ray imaging at distant places, programs for teaching mobile radiology on emergency ambulances, as well as research support.

Canon Medical introduced the SOLTUS 500 Mobile Digital X-ray system in August 2020 into the United States market as one of its latest innovative technologies. This new system offers enhanced ease of use, increased productivity, enhanced safety features, simplified detector charging, and increased storage capacity. Making such modern products would attach a possibility for the company to increase the segment competition as well as create new opportunities leading to development of this segment.

 The unveiling of Ysio X. pree1 by Siemens Healthineers in June 2020 is an X-ray system with integrated Al. This advanced diagnostic radiology equipment has been designed to assist in automated x-ray picture acquisition and interpretation.

Mobile Radiography Systems Market Segment Insights

The mobile radiography systems market is segmented on the basis of system, power source, imaging type, application, end-user, and region.

Mobile Radiography Systems Insights

Based on the system, the market is segmented into a general radiography system, computed radiography (CT) system, fluoroscopy system, magnetic resonance imaging system, others.

Mobile Radiography Systems Power Source Insights

The power source segment is sub-segmented into In-line mobile radiography systems and battery-powered mobile radiography systems.

Mobile Radiography Systems Imaging Type Insights

On the basis of imaging type, the mobile radiography Services market is segmented into film type and digital.

Mobile Radiography Systems application Insights

Based on the application, the market is sub-segmented into imaging and image-guided procedures & biopsies. The imaging segment is further divided into orthopedic imaging, chest imaging, dental imaging, and others.

Mobile Radiography Systems End-User Insights

By end-user, the market is segmented into hospitals & clinics, academic & medical research institutes, and diagnostic centers.

Mobile Radiography Systems Regional Insights

Based on the region, the market is segmented into the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa.

Regional Market Summary

Mobile Radiography Systems Market Share (%), by Region

Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, GOV.UK, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, Indian Brand Equity Foundation, Annual Reports, Press Release, White Paper, and Company Presentation

The Americas dominates the global market for mobile radiography systems owing suitable reimbursement policies for radiological procedures like computed tomography (CT) and the presence of major players within the region. Moreover, high healthcare expenditure within the Americas boosts the regional market. According to an article published by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, Cardiac CT is covered for reimbursement in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Indiana, and Michigan under CPT codes, CPT 75574, 75573, and 75572.

Following similar trends, Europe stood second in the mobile radiography systems market. On a regional basis, the European market is segmented into Western Europe and Eastern Europe. Western Europe is estimated to lead the market due to the presence of developed economies, increasing radiologists' workforce, and rising government funding for healthcare.

Asia-Pacific was the fastest-growing region for the mobile radiography systems market in 2017. The rapidly growing medical diagnostic sector, increasing prevalence of diseases and increasing awareness for mobile radiography systems are some of the major market drivers within the region. According to a white paper published by the Indian Brand Equity Foundation in 2017, it is projected that the diagnostic market in India will USD 32 billion by 2022. On the other hand, the Middle East and Africa hold the least share in the mobile radiography systems market owing to stringent government policies, the presence of poor economies, lack of awareness, and low healthcare expenditure within the region.

Mobile radiography systems market, by Key Players

• AGFA Healthcare


• BMI Biomedical International


• CAT Medical


• DMS Imaging


• GE Healthcare


• Idetec Medical Imaging


• Innomed Medical Developing and Manufacturing


• Konica Minolta


• Philips Healthcare


• Shimadzu


• Siemens AG

Mobile Radiography Systems Market Segmentation 

Mobile Radiography Systems System Outlook

• General radiography system


• Computed radiography (CT) system


• Fluoroscopy system


• The magnetic resonance imaging system


• Others

Mobile Radiography Systems Power Source Outlook

• In-line mobile radiography systems


• Battery-powered mobile radiography systems

Mobile Radiography Systems Imaging Type Outlook

• Film


• Digital

Mobile Radiography Systems Application Outlook

• Imaging




• Orthopedic imaging


• Chest imaging


• Dental imaging


• Others




• Image-guided procedures & biopsies

Mobile Radiography Systems End User Outlook

• Hospitals & Clinics


• Academic & Medical Research Institutes


• Diagnostic Centers

Intended Audience

• Medical imaging companies


• Government and private laboratories


• Research and development (R&D) companies


• Medical research laboratories


• Market research and consulting service providers